Adult General Interest Programs

AARP Driver Safety Program
Tuesday January 17 and Wednesday, January 18, 9am – 1pm
Tuesday February 21 and Wednesday, February 22, 9am – 1pm
Monday April 16 and Tuesday, April 17, 9am – 1pm
Monday May 14 and Tuesday, May 15, 9am – 1pm

Earn discounts on your auto insurance with this NYS approved Driver Safety course.  Payments MUST be made out by check to: AARP on the first day of class.  The cost is $17 for AARP members and $19 for non-AARP participants.   Register at the Main Desk, online, or by calling 461-2000, ext. 214 for more information

Yes You Can Yoga
Tuesdays, January 10 – February 28
1:30pm – 2:30pm
Regardless of your age, level of activity and physical challenge, you will derive wonderful health benefits from practicing and implementing Chair Yoga into your daily exercise routines.
Chair yoga offers you the ability to improve your health through an amazing form of adaptive exercise.  You are supported by a chair so you can receive yoga's healing and restorative benefits that have been known for thousands of years.  Yoga relaxes your body and mind, improves your musculoskeletal fitness and flexibility, and elevates your overall health and well-being.  Call 461-2000, ext. 214 for more information or register online or at the JCC Main Desk to begin to reap the benefits of chair yoga.
Members: $14    Non Members: $16 PER SESSION

Tai Chi
Tuesdays, January 10 – February 14, 10:45 – 11:45am
Fridays, January 13 - March 17, 9 – 10am
Have you ever been curious about the ancient practice of Tai' Chi? Now is the time to make your New Year's resolution that 2012 is the year!

Tai' Chi has been practiced in China for thousands of years and has made its way to the west where preliminary studies have shown many benefits from a Tai' Chi practice. These include improvement in balance, flexibility and muscle strength, also helping to reduce anxiety and depression. Comfortable clothing and an open mind are the only requirements.

This class is free to JCC members. Please register online, or at the JCC Main Desk. Call 585-461-2000, ext. 214 for more information.

Swing Dance Lessons
Wednesdays, January 18 - March 7; 8-9pm in the Dance Studio
Join us & learn this exuberant partner dance - born in the 30's big band era, popularized in the '50's rock 'n roll era - now enjoying a huge revival. Learn footwork, lead & follow, turns, cool moves & trade secrets - all you need to enjoy social dancing. Taught from scratch, no prior skills are needed!

Must register with a partner.
$150 per couple-both JCC Members
$170 per couple-1 JCC Member/1 Non Member
$190 per couple- both Non Members
Instructor: Ester Brill, cofounder of the Rochester Swing Dance Network

Monologue & Acting Coach
For Teen, Adult and College Level Performers
Individual coaching with Ralph Meranto, JCC CenterStage Artistic Director, and special guest instructors will develop your acting skills and better prepare you for stage and school auditions. Session, schedule and disciplines are catered to your individual needs.
JCC Member $40 per session, Non member $45

Rikud Rochester, your source for Israeli Folk Dancing
Sundays | 7-10pm | JCC of Rochester Dance Studio
Join us every Sunday Night at the JCC for our weekly session with Max Steiner, featuring contemporary Israeli dances, classics and old favorites. The session is open to enthusiastic dancers of all ages. In the first hour we teach basic steps and easy dances. Beginners are always welcome! Later in the evening we focus on requests, open dancing and the teaching of more advanced dances. Register at the JCC Main Desk.
Questions? Contact Max Steiner (585) 442-1670 or msteiner@rochester.rr.com. Rikud Rochester
JCC Member: $4 Students/Seniors: $3 Non-Member: $5